Dr Thomas Smithyman Podcast

Avoiding the 5 Traps of Self-Improvement

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AI Stole My Book, But I Wrote The First Review

I didn’t want to jump to conclusions, so I bought the book and here’s what I found.
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Or just have AI write one for you...
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The Science of Flirting

I read almost 100 science articles on flirtation. Here's what I figured out.
There are 3 core principles that guide flirtation. When things go wrong, it's generally because we're breaking one of these unwritten rules of flirting. 
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The 3 Strangers Rule: Zero Friends to Social Success

This personal strategy has been a game-changer in social situations. Over the past 20 years, whenever I’ve found myself in a setting where I knew no one, this rule has been my lifeline.
I’ll delve into how setting the right level of performance goals, focusing on factors within our control, and relying on fundamental social skills helps us. Plus, I’ll tell you why I believe basic introductions are the best way to meet new people.
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How to Improve Conversation, Boost Social Appeal, and Ease Anxiety

Ever feel like your conversations could be more engaging or your social life more fulfilling? You might be lacking in a key ingredient: Social Curiosity. Don’t try to be interesting, focus on becoming INTERESTED.
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📚 What You'll Learn:
How curiosity can deepen your conversations and broaden your social horizons.
The research-backed appeal of social curiosity and why it captivates people.
Why and how social curiosity can help alleviate social anxiety.
Practical techniques to cultivate social curiosity and elevate your interactions.